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| Chemical substances that are secreted by endocrine cells; regulate metabolic activity of cells in the body. |
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| Hormones made from cholesterol; include sex hormones and those produced by adrenal cortex |
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| Stimulate endocrine glands to secrete their hormones, which exert their effects on other body organs/tissues |
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| Pituitary; Major effects on growth of skeletal muscles and long bones |
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| Pituitary; Stimulates and maintains milk production in breasts |
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| Post. Pituitary; Stimulates uterine muscles during labor and milk production |
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| Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) |
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| Post. Pituitary; Inhibits urine production |
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| Thyroid; Decreases blood calcium levels by causing calcium to be deposited in the bones |
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| T4 and T3; controls the rate at which glucose is oxidized and converted to body heat and chemical energy |
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| Stimulate osteoclasts to break down bone matrix and release calcium into the blood |
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| Adrenal; Regulates the mineral content of the blood esp. sodium and potassium ions |
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| Pancreas islets; beta cells, increases glucose oxidation |
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| Pancreas islets; alpha cells, Stimulates liver to break down glycogen/release glucose into blood |
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| Pineal; regulates sleep/wake cycle |
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